The Girona Film Festival promotes the talent and artistic creation of filmmakers with a noble content of human values.
All the cinemas in the world compete in Girona for everyone.
All formats: Short Films, Feature Films, Documentaries, Children and Youth, Animated Films, Video Creation and Music Video. All genres, all styles and all themes.
Its networking makes it a great talent conference.
There are events, in-person and online screenings.

Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Documentary
Best Cartoon Film
Best Children & Youth
Best Video - creation (Experimental Film)
Best Music Video
Best Series
Best Screenplay
Best Director
Best Original Music OST
Best Photography
Best Editing
Best Performance
Best Art Director
Best Visual FX
Best Km0
Best Inclusive Film
Best Sustainable Film
Best LGTIBQ+
Best Historical Memory
Best Blender Movie

The prize is a trophy. Its value is in the category of the Festival and its jury.

REGULATION
37th GIRONA FILM FESTIVAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
1. FILMS REGISTRATION. 1
1.1. CONDITIONS OF THE FILM. 1
1.2. REGISTRATION FORM. 1
1.3. DEADLINES. 1
1.4. SECTIONS. 1
2. SELECTED FILMS. 2
2.1. SENDING COPIES 2
2.2. PROJECTION AND STREAMING 2
2.3. RIGHTS 2
2.4. JURY DECISION 2
2.5. PRIZES 2
2.6. IMPORTANT 3

1. FILMS REGISTRATION.

1.1. CONDITIONS OF THE FILM.
Year of production: 2023-2025.
Commercially unreleased in Spain, except for video clips and web series.
International scope.
All genres, styles, and themes.

1.2. REGISTRATION FORM.
https://filmfreeway.com/GironaFilmFestival

1.3. DEADLINES.
The deadline for the application of films to the festival will end on August 15, 2024.
Selection announcements will be made before October 30, 2025.
The event will take place between November 4-10, 2025.

1.4. SECTIONS.
Short film Length less than 60 '.
Feature film over 60'.
Cartoons Unlimited duration.
Documentary Unlimited duration.
Video creation Duration less than 60'. Unpublished in commercial circuits.
Video clip Lasts the time of the music theme. The film may be broadcast on the Internet.
web series A single chapter. Unlimited duration. The film may be broadcast on the Internet.
Children and Youth Duration less than 20 minutes. Shorts intended for children and young people aged 5 to 16.

2. SELECTED FILMS.

2.1. SENDING COPIES
Shipments are made online.

2.2. PROJECTION AND STREAMINGS
The selected films are shown in the spaces that will be announced and/or in streaming if the filmmaker accepts it and with the conditions of geo-blocking and permanence agreed.

2.3. RIGHTS
Whoever submits the film to the Girona Film Festival is responsible for its originality and for owning all rights to the work. The registration of the work means the transfer of exhibition and promotion rights to the Girona Film Festival, during the festival days or outside dates, as a festival event.
The festival will communicate the activity to the registration contact person.
The films in the Children and Youth section can be viewed in Schools and Institutes for educational purposes, as the public acts as a jury.
The activity is not for profit, it responds to the founding principles of the Girona Film Festival of promoting talent and artistic creativity with a content of noble human values".

2.4. JURY DECISION
The jury consists of a president and other members. The president of the jury may exercise the vote of honor if necessary.
The jury watches the films, deliberates, votes, and gives rise to the verdict.
The verdict is secret until the presentation of the Prize in the Awards. Exceptionally there may be confidential communications.

2.5. AWARDS
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Animation
Best Documentary
Best Interpretation
Best Music
Best Photography
Best Assembly
Best Video Creation
Best web series
Best Video Clip
Best Children's and Youth Film

The Award is a trophy. Its value is in the festival category, its jury, and the dissemination it is given.
The prize is officially announced on the night of the Award and collected there.
The winner is not notified in advance. Exceptionally it could be communicated confidentially.

2.6. IMPORTANT
The registration implies the acceptance of these regulations and the customs of the festivals.
If force majeure causes force to modify the regulation, it will be published with the new modifications.
In case of differences and disagreements, they will be resolved following the habits of the sector, the dialogue and good will.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Alejandro Gerber Bicecci

    Un absoluto honor recibir tres premios en este festival (36ma. edición) para nuestra película: Arillo de hombre muerto. Sin duda un espacio que crece en importancia dentro del cine en español y un excelente escaparate para el cine latinoamericano.

    April 2025
  • Thank you so much for screening the films from our distribution! Hoping to be back next year.

    January 2025
  • Ian Charles Lister

    A fantastic festival in a great city. A big thank you to Lluis and all the team for organising such a memorable event, with plenty of opportunities for getting to know other filmmakers. The icing on the cake (or the cherry on the cake as we also say in Italy) was an award for my film "Lulu in Turin". Grazie di tutto!

    January 2025
  • Neven Rufio

    I couldn't attend unfortunately, but these are wonderful people who truly care about cinema, and make a great effort about including and showcasing a wide and diverse range of films.

    January 2025
  • Chen Wu

    I’m Chen Wu, the director of “Little Fire”, and I’m truly grateful to have received the Animation Award from the Girona Film Festival. It’s such an honor to have my work recognized by a festival that celebrates creativity and storytelling with such warmth and care.

    Although I wasn’t able to attend in person due to work commitments, the team’s clear communication and thoughtful organization made me feel included in the experience. This recognition means a lot to me and my team, and it has been a wonderful encouragement as we continue to create.

    I’m looking forward to hopefully attending this year, with a new project to share. Thank you again for this opportunity and for hosting such a welcoming and inspiring festival.

    January 2025